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As I’ve navigated that steep learning curve that led to a love affair with my new hometown, I’ve seen the common threads among these insiders. Sometimes they’re newsmakers, but oftentimes they are just news takers, followers of developments in their daily Democrat, at Tallahassee.com, on Facebook or on Twitter.

They know what’s happening in town. They know how to get things done. And they know that Tallahassee is a cool town that simply must be experienced.

And those experiences are at the heart of the Tallahassee Democrat’s new Insider program.

Think of our Insider club as a rewards program and a thank you to our subscribers – new and old.

Consider this column an invitation to all subscribers to log on and immediately become eligible for contests, sweepstakes and discounts around Tallahassee as well as nationwide. The program offers lots of chances to get free event tickets and invitations to special Insider experiences, such as newsroom tours and celebrity meet-and-greets.

If you are a subscriber to this paper in any form, congratulations. You are already an Insider!

To get started, all you need to do is be sure your newspaper account is activated by going to account.tallahassee.com (activation of the digital subscription is free with any subscription).

If you’d like to join our network of subscribers, all you need to do is steer your browser to subscribe.tallahassee.com or call 850-599-2132.

We’ve been spending the last couple months assembling a portfolio of perks for our members. Here are some of the extras, deals and events that await.

In a sweepstakes presented in partnership with COCA and The Artist Series of Tallahassee: Enter to win two tickets to the 4 p.m. April 17 Mischa Bouvier performance at Opperman Music Hall. The winner and guest can also attend the post-concert reception with the baritone.

If you have any questions about the program, requests or ideas for future offers, or would like to become a business partner and share your deals and events with our ever growing audience, call Randi Atwood at 850-599-2149 or shoot her an email at ratwood@tallahasee.com.

So why not check out the Insider page? You have nothing to lose and lots to gain from this program. I hope to see you on the Inside.

William Hatfield is the editor of the Tallahassee Democrat. You can reach him at whatfield@tallahassee.com.